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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The majority of disposable spoons, forks, and other utensils are derived from petroleum. Petroleum-based products pose a risk to the environment during both the manufacturing process and disposal. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic utensils, there are many options out there for you. Biodegradable versions are made from sugar cane, corn starch, potatoes, or even soy. We have some quality biodegradable cutlery products right here at Whole Earth Packaging. Bioplastics can help you minimize your impact on the environment and help conserve precious resources for future generations.

When you throw your plastic utensils away, they eventually end up on landfills. Once landfills are filled to capacity, we’ll need to find other ways to store waste. Biodegradable utensils don’t need to go to landfills. They can simply be discarded in your compost bin. It’s more convenient, and it’s better for the environment.

When petroleum-based products are produced, they use petroleum by-products like propane and natural gas. This is a non-renewable resource that’s dwindling each year. Switching to biodegradable cutlery can, in the long run, reduce dependence on oil.

According to the High Country Conservation Center, waste disposal actually accounts for one third of all of the greenhouse gas emissions in America. Switching to more sustainable products can help to reduce these emissions and minimize global warming’s impact.


by: Whole Earth Packaging

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